Aviation Training Officer (P3)

About the role

The Aviation Training Officer (P3) will lead the development, coordination and continuous improvement of aviation technical and operational training for the World Food Programme. Based in Rome, the officer ensures that aviation personnel across headquarters and field locations meet the highest safety, competency and regulatory standards required for humanitarian air operations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee WFP Aviation’s competency‑based training framework and mandatory training requirements.
• Provide technical support to headquarters and field aviation teams.
• Engage continuously with ICAO, civil aviation authorities, academic institutions and aviation technical organisations to keep training systems current, compliant and operationally relevant.
• Drive the alignment of training programmes with humanitarian mission objectives and regulatory standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in aviation training, safety management or related technical fields.
• Ability to coordinate training activities across multiple locations and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of aviation regulatory environments and humanitarian operational needs.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within a leading global humanitarian organisation.
• Inclusive, diverse and multicultural work environment.
• Professional development through training, mentorship and internal mobility.